The Marlinsopted to push back outfielder Giancarlo Stanton's spring debut to Thursday. Stanton, who hasn't played since getting hit in the face in September, was originally scheduled to face the University of Miami in an exhibition game Tuesday.

"It just made more sense -- he can get more at-bats on the backfield," manager Mike Redmond said, per The Miami Herald. "We have simulated games going on back there. So, it just made more sense for him instead of going over there for one at-bat, keep him back here and he can get more at-bats and more work done back here and then he'll be ready to roll for Thursday."

Capps has an unconventional windup, which includes taking a small hop as he pushes off the rubber. Capps said he has to guard against is taking too long of a stride in hopes of staying healthy in 2015.

"The other day, I was throwing a bullpen, and I was literally striding off the mound," Capps said. "I was hitting some of the grass. I didn't realize it. We went back and counted it. It was like eight feet, which is ridiculous. It's something I don't see, because I'm out there doing what I'm doing."

Juan Pierre, a key member of Miami's 2003 World Series championship, has officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Friday, per the Miami Herald.

Pierre did not play in 2014 after registering a career low .247 batting average in 2013. The 37-year-old swiped 614 bags and slashed .295/.343/.361 line in 14 seasons between the Rockies, Marlins, Cubs, Dodgers, White Sox, and the Phillies.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Friday starting pitcher Jose Fernandez could throw off a mound "within the next few days," per The Miami Herald. It will be the first time he throws off a mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.

MLB.com reported last week Fernandez could throw off a mound as early as March 1, which is Sunday.